Manchester City will look to maintain their perfect start to the 2026/27 English Premier League season when they welcome newly promoted side Ipswich Town to the Etihad Stadium in a matchday seven action.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed match preview and prediction for the Ofctober 17 matchup.
Man City vs Ipswich match preview
Manchester City enter the clash as the only club remaining with a 100% record in the league this season. The Cityzens have won every of their first six games, scoring 16 times which is the second highest number in the league, and they have only conceded five times, which is also the joint lowest alongside Arsenal, Brighton, Leeds United and Everton.
Despite the departure of several key players, as well as head coach Pep Guardiola in the summer, Man City have barely taken a step wrong and Enzo Maresca has guided them to a brilliant start. They also recorded a superb 3-0 win over Liverpool in their last outing as well.
A @KevinDeBruyne masterclass, nine years ago today ⏪👑 https://t.co/ms0oGToBlg
— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 14, 2026
Ipswich Town, on the other hand, have also enjoyed a decent start to the league season after earning promotion back to the top flight. The Tractor Boys finished second in the Championship last season behind Coventry and have already won three of their six games so far, recording three losses as well. They enter this clash on the back of a very impressive 2-1 comeback win over Fulham and are now 10th in the standings.
Man City vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head
(Last five meetings)
- 19.01.2025 – Ipswich 0-6 Man City
- 24.08.2024 – Man City 4-1 Ipswich
- 27.01.2002 – Ipswich 1-4 Man City
- 07.05.2001 – Ipswich 2-1 Man City
- 19.12.2000 – Man City 1-2 Ipswich
Manchester City have narrowly edged recent meetings between these sides, winning three of their last five matches while Ipswich have also won twice.
The Cityzens are also unbeaten in their last three, scoring at least four goals per game during this period.
Best betting odds
Home (Manchester City) to Win — 1.26 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Manchester City are currently the better side and they have enough quality to ease to a comfortable win over Ipswich and maintain their winning start to the season.
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— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) October 12, 2026
Recent form: Man City
Man City have enjoyed a stunning start to the season, winning all of their six Premier League matches so far.
They have also kept three clean sheets and they have also failed to score multiple times in just two matches across all competitions this season.
Recent form: Ipswich Town
Ipswich have had a mixed start to the season, winning three and losing three matches in the Premier League this season.
The Tractor Boys are without a clean sheet this season and they have won one of their three away games as well.
Player to watch
Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)
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The Ghanaian forward has enjoyed a good start to the season and will be hoping to continue that form when they face Ipswich.
Antoine Semenyo’s pace and runs into the box from the left wing would provide Manchester City with a form of threat in the clash.
